Tan lejos como tu corazón puede ver

by Mark Nepo

Philosopher, poet, and spirituality teacher Mark Nepo presents a fresh approach to self-discovery. Forty-five memorable stories—some the author’s own personal experiences—motivate us to awaken to a new life, discovering the sacred and the simple through the parables, anecdotes, reflections, and meditations of a spiritual guide marked by love and generosity. More than simply for relaxation and reflection, this is a window through which we can see a clear path, the bright sky, and the opportunity to find within ourselves the keys to living a full and richly fulfilling life.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2011

About the author

Mark Nepo is a poet and spiritual teacher whose work explores inner transformation and the courage to stay open to life. Known for the bestselling The Book of Awakening, he has written more than twenty books and created numerous audio projects that invite readers to reflect, heal, and deepen their relationships. A cancer survivor, he often describes his illness as a turning point that shaped his understanding of presence and vulnerability. After many years teaching literature and poetry, he devoted himself to writing and guiding others through workshops and retreats. His reflections have been featured widely, including on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday, and he continues to write about living with authenticity and attention.

Reviews

[Sylvie M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Filled with heartsongs in the form of parables like treasurs found in a nature walk. I so wish I had a fried as wise and poetic as Mark Nepo. But I do, I can lose myself in the pages of his writings.

[carmoucm · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the concept of a reading and thought provoking questions but I just couldn't find a rhythm for reading the short stories and parables. It felt a bit like I kept walking in to a reading that had already started.

[HoneyBakedAmbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short stories and journal prompts. I may be biased (I surely am) but you can’t go wrong with Nepo.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thought-provoking short and very short essays/stories, with questions and meditation suggestions following each one.

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great example of the power of story and how it helps us to consider our lives in a new light. I'd recommend it to anyone looking to delve deeper through narrative, or who wants a way to open discussion with others in a non-confrontational manner. Use it for your own explorations in your journal, or with others -- the questions for both can be used interchangeably and offer lots of inspiration for thought.

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[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thought-provoking stories.

[Viktor Nilsson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some very thought-provoking stories, however, I find some of them to cryptic to relate to. Also too many questions, exercises and meditations... Better to let the stories speak for themselves.